Truly Agreed, 2016

579.015. 1. A person commits the offense of possession
of a controlled substance if he or she knowingly possesses a
controlled substance, except as authorized by this chapter or
chapter 195. 2. The offense
of possession of any controlled substance except thirty-five
grams or less of marijuana or any synthetic cannabinoid is
a class D felony. 3. The offense
of possession of more than ten grams but thirty-five grams
or less [than thirty-six grams] of marijuana
or any synthetic cannabinoid is a class A misdemeanor. 4.
The offense of possession of not more than ten grams of marijuana
or any synthetic cannabinoid is a class D misdemeanor. If
the defendant has previously been found guilty of any offense
of the laws related to controlled substances of this state, or
of the United States, or any state, territory, or district,
the offense is a class A misdemeanor. Prior findings of guilt
shall be pleaded and proven in the same manner as required
by section 558.021. 5. In
any complaint, information, or indictment, and in any action
or proceeding brought for the enforcement of any provision of
this chapter or chapter 195, it shall not be necessary to include
any exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained in this
chapter or chapter 195, and the burden of proof of any such exception,
excuse, proviso or exemption shall be upon the defendant.